ACUTE CARE TECH

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Acute Care Technician works under the direct supervision of an RN and performs delegated tasks to support quality patient care. The role participates in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is organizationally accountable to the Patient Care Manager. The technician provides age-appropriate technical care, applies knowledge of growth and development, collects and relays relevant patient data to the nurse, and helps identify and meet patients’ age-specific needs. The role also includes safely transporting patients within the building and to vehicles at discharge, along with other assigned duties. The technician operates and troubleshoots patient-care and office equipment, obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output, and laboratory specimens, and promptly reports abnormal findings to the nurse. The position requires physical ability to move equipment and patients using appropriate safety measures, accurate computer documentation, and professional interactions guided by the WE CARE philosophy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Nurse Aide training course.
Successful completion of the Acute Care Technician course at FGH during clinical orientation.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a Nurse Aide and/or active attendance in nursing school.
Rhythm Strip Interpretation for Techs certification within 90 days of employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform delegated tasks under the direct supervision of an RN to support quality patient care.
Participate in the implementation phase of the nursing process.
Provide technical care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Collect relevant patient data and relay it to the nurse to support identification of patient requirements and care needs.
Safely transport patients throughout the building and to vehicles when discharged.
Operate and troubleshoot patient-care and office equipment.
Accurately obtain vital signs, intake and output, and laboratory specimens.
Immediately report abnormalities to the nurse.
Accurately document patient information in the computer system.
Move equipment and patients while using safety measures for the patient and self.
Practice the WE CARE philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors, coworkers, employees, and nonemployees.
Perform other job duties as assigned.